Things to do in Miami this weekend - June 7-9

By areyes

Created 06/03/2013 - 10:17

Here are some ideas about what you could be doing this weekend.

Friday, June 7

A STAND-UP GUYWAYNE BRADYIf you’ve seen this comedian on “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” you’ve probably marveled at his improvisational comic skills. And if you remember him from hosting TV’s compelling reality show “Don’t Forget the Lyrics,” you’ve also seen his warm, personal side, as well as his vocal chops. Either way, prepare for a night of raucous entertainment.Details: 9 p.m. at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, 5555 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek; Ticketmaster; $35-$55.

CUTTING-EDGE BEATSKNIFE PARTYAustralian electro-house and dubstep duo, which took its name from a song by Deftones, steps behind the decks in support of its latest EP, “Haunted House.”Details: 11 p.m. at Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; www.wantickets.com; $50.

Saturday, June 8

WHERE THE WILD THINGS AREMAURICE SENDAK IN HIS OWN WORDS AND PICTURESTraveling exhibition of children’s author and artist’s best works offers an interactive exploration of some of his most iconic characters and images.Details: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., running through Sept. 15, at the Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie; 954-424-0085 or www.youngatartmuseum.org;$13.

COUNTRY CROSSOVERSRASCAL FLATTSTrio that gave us the massive hits “Bless the Broken Road” and “What Hurts the Most” takes the stage as part of its Live & Loud Tour with The Band Perry (“If I Die Young”) and “The Voice” winner Cassadee Pope opening.Details: 6 p.m. at Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach; LiveNation.com; $30-$80.

LOL!BRIAN REGANOne of the hottest comedians on the planet takes the stage for three shows, along with his older brother Dennis, who lives in Miami.Details: 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 250, West Palm Beach; www.palmbeachimprov.com; $45.

IN THE HOUSESASHALegendary British progressive-house DJ spins in support of his latest work, “Involv3r,” the third project in a series of deep remix albums that expand the typical compilation mixes.Details: 11 p.m. at Story Miami, 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.wantickets.com; $30-$40.

Sunday June 9

ROCK THE YACHTOSCAR G & FRIENDSBeloved Miami DJ who mixes tribal and Latin elements into his progressive house beats sets sail in search of the perfect sonic symmetry between land and water on a 125-foot, four-story watercraft.Details: 3-8 p.m. at South Beach Lady Yacht Miami, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; www.wantickets.com; $60 open-bar; $500 VIP package for 4, includes table with a bottle of vodka and champagne.

Next Week

HONKY TONK MANDWIGHT YOAKAMCountry superstar performs hits including “Please Please Baby,” “Little Ways,” “I Sang Dixie,” “It Only Hurts When I Cry,” “Fast as You,” “Thousand Miles from Nowhere” and “Honky Tonk Man,” plus new tracks from his latest album “3 Pears.” Yoakam has also carved out a niche as a character actor, landing memorable roles in films such as “Wedding Crashers,” “Red Rock West” and, most notably, “Sling Blade.”Details: 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hard Rock Live Arena at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, near Hollywood; Ticketmaster; $25-$55.

NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISHCANNIBAL CORPSEThe top-selling death-metal band of all time – and possibly the most banned group - shreds the stage with songs about torture, killing and other gruesome delights. Hellwitch and Murder Suicide open.Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-564-1074 or www.cultureroom.net; $25.

TAKE ME HOME TOURONE DIRECTIONTwo chances to see the hottest boy band around, as the British/Irish quintet dances and sings its way into tween girls’ hearts.Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise; 7:30 p.m. June 14 at the AmericanAirlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; Ticketmaster; $25.75-$110.